What Is the Best Fence for a Backyard?

The best fence for most backyards is a 6-foot cedar privacy fence, which gives full privacy, contains pets and kids, and suits the most homes. Chain link, ornamental steel, and the FenceTrac metal frame each fit certain yards too. Empire Fence builds all of them for homeowners across Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma.

Here is how the main backyard options compare.

We have fenced backyards across northeast Oklahoma since 1955, and most qualifying new installations earn our Gold Seal Certificate of Excellence after a 31-point inspection.

Cedar Privacy: The Backyard Favorite

For most backyards, a solid cedar privacy fence at 6 feet is the answer. It blocks the view, keeps pets and kids safely contained, cuts street noise, and looks at home in a neighborhood. A dog-ear style is the budget-friendly standard, while board on board and horizontal add a more finished, modern face, as our privacy fence style guide shows. Many homeowners upgrade to steel posts for wind resistance, which our best fence for privacy guide covers.

Other Strong Backyard Options

Cedar is not the only good answer. Our chain link fence is the budget-friendly way to contain a large yard while keeping visibility, and a wood and chain link combination adds privacy to it. For the lowest upkeep and a modern look, the FenceTrac metal frame is hard to beat, and ornamental steel suits a decorative yard or a pool. See our backyard fence ideas for inspiration.

Sizing It to Your Yard

The best backyard fence is the one that fits how you use the space. If a dog is the priority, build a solid bottom with no gaps, as in our best fence for dogs guide. If kids or a pool are in the picture, plan for self-closing gates and the right height, as in our best fence for kids’ safety guide. Six feet is standard for privacy, and we will walk your yard and match the fence to your goals and budget.

Related Questions

Backyard fence questions from Tulsa homeowners.

How tall should a backyard fence be?

Six feet is the standard for backyard privacy, tall enough to block the view and contain pets and kids. Some homeowners go to 8 feet for extra screening where code allows.

What is the most popular backyard fence?

A 6-foot cedar privacy fence, often a dog-ear or board-on-board style on steel posts. It gives full privacy and suits the most homes, which is why it is our bread and butter.

What is the cheapest backyard fence?

Chain link is the most budget-friendly way to contain a backyard. Adding wood in a combination fence gives you privacy for less than a full cedar fence. See how much a fence costs.